Since its founding in 1834, Tulane University has blazed trails as an educational and research institution. Its five undergraduate schools - Architecture, Business, Liberal Arts, Public Health, and Science & Engineering - push boundaries with exciting interdisciplinary academics that engage students in world-changing endeavors, all under the umbrella of Newcomb-Tulane Undergraduate College. As a research university requiring service learning in the core curriculum, Tulane forms an inseparable bond with New Orleans, extending the classroom into a dynamic and opportunity-rich urban environment where students have an outsized impact.

Academic Programs

  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Public Health
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Community Service
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Service Learning
  • Student Government
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

An applicant is considered a first-year student if they have not attended college or university as a full-time student earning at least 12 credits. This does not include AP, IB, A-Level, or Dual Enrollment credits or part-time coursework. An applicant is considered a transfer student if they have attended college or university and earned at least 12 credits as a full-time student.

For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit admission.tulane.edu/apply/deadlines-forms.

Transfer

An applicant is considered a transfer student if they have attended college or university and earned at least 12 credits as a full-time student. This does not include AP, IB, A-Level, or Dual Enrollment credits. If a student has only taken part-time dual enrollment courses or AP, IB, or A-Level classes, they should apply as a first-year applicant. A strong transfer application to Tulane would include a complete semester of graded coursework with a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher with coursework in English Composition or College Writing and a higher level mathematics, such as Calculus or Statistics.

For information on important dates, deadlines, and forms, please visit transfer.tulane.edu.

Visit us

We typically offer campus tours and information sessions Monday-Friday at 9 AM and 2 PM, and at 9 AM most Saturdays. Check for tour availabilities and sign up at apply.tulane.edu/portal/campustours. Looking for a more immersive experience? Visit for a Campus Preview Day, our in-depth visit program open to all prospective students and their families. You’ll hear from students and faculty, take a tour, and learn about admission and financial aid. Sign up at apply.tulane.edu/portal/campustours. Can’t make it to campus or want to get familiarized before your visit? Check out our virtual events and programs at apply.tulane.edu/portal/virtual or our interactive map at admission.tulane.edu/map.

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Admissions office

Visit us

School location
Address

6823 St. Charles Avenue, 210 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, LA 70118, United States of America

Phone number

(504) 865-5731

Region

South

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